Last week on Manitoulin island I had three interesting sightings, all within 15 km of Mindemoya.
1. A group of migrating sparrows, in the group were Chipping, Field, White Crowned and Savannah sparrows. They seemed to be moving as a group. A small flock of about 25 Rusty blackbirds showed up during this event. 2. Numerous American Pipits on an alvar about 15 km north of Mindemoya. Over 3 days I saw about 75. 3. Over a two day period saw two flocks totalling about 150 birds of Rusty blackbirds actively feeding in pasture. This does not include the group in item 1 above. On the second day a number of starlings joined the group. Herman _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
